Logo of the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation
Observed by
Mainly people in the United States
Celebrations
Parades and local observation
Date
First Sunday in June
2023 date
June 4 (2023-06-04)
2024 date
June 2 (2024-06-02)
2025 date
June 1 (2025-06-01)
2026 date
June 7 (2026-06-07)
Frequency
annual
National Cancer Survivors Day is a secular holiday celebrated on the first Sunday in June primarily in the United States of America. The day is meant to "demonstrate that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality".[1] Though it is mainly celebrated in the United States, the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation is attempting to grow its popularity in other countries, with some success.
Local towns, cities, hospitals, and support groups usually host events and celebrations on National Cancer Survivors Day. Celebrations can include parades, carnivals, art exhibits, contests, and testimonies to honor local cancer survivors.
^"The Official Website: National Cancer Survivors Day." National Cancer Survivors Day: A Celebration of Life. 2008. The National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation. 30 June 2008 <https://www.ncsd.org/>.
^"National Cancer Survivors Day." Department of Health and Human Services: Center for Disease Control and Prevention. 30 June 2008. United States Department of Health and Human Services. 9 Oct. 2008 <https://www.cdc.gov/CANCER/survivorship/what_cdc_is_doing/ncsd.htm>.
^"NCSD Around the World." National Cancer Survivors Day. May 2008. The National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation. 10 Oct. 2008 <http://www.ncsdf.org/Pages/World.html>.
8.^ "National Cancer Survivors Day - June 2, 2019 - Faces of Cancer St Lucia. Theme: Moving On and Up.
Activities: Round the Island Tour, Mountain Climbing - Gros Piton (2579'), Beach Picnic - Soufrière."